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Started by Pablo , Jun 11 2013 07:54 PM

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#51 Pablo

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Posted 23 June 2013 - 08:15 PM

Done. Track test 3 August.

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Posted 23 June 2013 - 08:50 PM

Nice looking car Pablo! I like the looks of those front wheels. Its an idea I might have to steal the use of someday.
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Posted 23 June 2013 - 08:57 PM

Hi Pablo,

 

Great looking car! I love following your builds :)

That body is a Lancer #221 Indy Eagle


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Posted 23 June 2013 - 08:59 PM

Looking good!!! Agree with Bill, the wheel choice is perfect!! Nothing like the smell of solder or burning plastic :D
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Posted 23 June 2013 - 09:25 PM

Gents - was that 'pod' an oversize fuel tank?


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Posted 23 June 2013 - 11:24 PM

Mighty fine, mighty fine, mighty fine :good:


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Posted 24 June 2013 - 07:11 AM

Thanks Guys ! Had fun building it !


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Posted 28 June 2013 - 12:39 PM

Is this destined for eBay, or has someone spoken for it already? My daughter thinks the car is cool, and likes the orange tires(like father, like daughter :D )... :)


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Posted 28 June 2013 - 03:13 PM

The car is for sale. If it does not sell here, it will go on to Ebay. I would prefer to sell it here to a friend for a better price, but if she goes to Ebay, it's game on.  I made a mistake on track test date, it will be 6 July, not 3 August.  :)   Just want to ensure she runs decent, not trying to make a race car out of her. That is why I did not overpower the car - look at the flimsy chassis, it is what it is, and to overpower it and wall shot it would be stupid. The motor is used, and stone stock. 

 

As far as pricing, I already had one offer of $75 which I turned down, as the parts alone cost me a lot more than that.

The body is a genuine antique.  The chassis still sells to this day at Mid-America for $15 plus shipping.

If you send me a PM, I will give you a Slotblog price quote. Contingent upon her saisfactory track test 6 July.

 

Hokay ?  Thanks for asking. You made my day :D


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Posted 28 June 2013 - 04:07 PM

Nice!   :good:


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Posted 28 June 2013 - 05:24 PM

Well Done :victory:


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Posted 06 July 2013 - 11:18 PM

Thanks guys.  Track test complete, she runs very nice. Decent speed and brakes, gearing is good, handles fine, no deslots in about 20 laps, no bad habits. My job here is done :D  This will make a nice runnable car for someone who appreciates the old stuff.

She goes on Ebay soon...... :)


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Posted 06 July 2013 - 11:45 PM

Coolness prevails again ...


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Posted 06 July 2013 - 11:45 PM

Another smooth sounding track test Pablo , made a very nice smooth vintage F1 :D
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Posted 10 July 2013 - 07:13 PM

Here is your chance to get this car for a great price. :sun_bespectacled:

Bidding starts at $150, which gives me a small profit of $43 for my time, talent, and tools.

Ebay item #

151079944748


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Posted 10 August 2013 - 03:11 PM

Re-listed on Ebay today, 3 Day sale, starting bid $40.00 no reserve.
Item # 151099158714

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Posted 10 August 2013 - 03:42 PM

Good luck selling the F1 Pablo :) :good:


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Posted 10 August 2013 - 04:38 PM

No international buyers...

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Posted 10 August 2013 - 06:32 PM

After the first (7 Day) auction, not one single person from anywhere in the world expressed any interest. If they had, I could have made a deal.

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Posted 10 August 2013 - 08:36 PM

Pm sent.
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Posted 10 August 2013 - 09:30 PM

Maybe highlight the fact that it is a Champion of Chamblee chassis.


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Posted 10 August 2013 - 10:01 PM

Will that make it more valuable?
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Posted 10 August 2013 - 10:23 PM

Will that make it more valuable?

More searchable.... too! :victory:  

 

How many times did you search Japanese chassis... ? :D  


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Posted 11 August 2013 - 04:24 AM

Bob, I agree 100%!


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Posted 11 August 2013 - 07:44 AM

If I had advertised it as a "Champion", the Vintage Police would have pointed out it was Japanese.

That would be deceptive.

The bottom line is, the interest in this car is about zero.

Now all I'm left with is guys wanting me to break Ebay's rules, and I will not do that.

The auction will go on and somebody may get it for far less than the value of the parts alone.


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